If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized

If you are a military personnel and knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, what sanctions might be imposed on you?

If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, the sanctions that might be imposed on you are: Dishonorable discharge, Incarceration, and Loss of pay.

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If you are a military personnel and you knowingly leaked classified information to an unauthorized user, the sanctions that might be imposed on you are: Dishonorable discharge, Incarceration, and Loss of pay.

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What happens if you leak classified information?

The penalty for a conviction of unauthorized disclosure includes up to 10 years in prison, a large fine, or both.

What is the first step in reporting an incident of unauthorized disclosure?

Once you discover or suspect unauthorized disclosure, you must first protect the classified information to prevent further unauthorized disclosure. Then you must report the unauthorized disclosure to the appropriate authorities who will, in turn, investigate the incident and impose sanctions, if warranted.

What is unauthorized disclosure of classified information?

Unauthorized Disclosure, or UD, is the communication or physical transfer of classified information or controlled unclassified information, or CUI, to an unauthorized recipient.

Can an unauthorized disclosure of information classified as confidential?

(3) "Confidential" shall be applied to information, the unauthorized disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national security. Section 1.1(b) of EO 12356 states that "except as otherwise provided by statute, no other terms shall be used to identify classified information."